A higher launch angle and greater forgiveness are provided by the redesigned crown through a lower CG while the deep-weight scheme increases MOI for less twist in the face. The prominent weighty feel in the heel of the RADspeed XD encourages a draw shape thus fighting the dreaded slice. The shorter shaft and the lower swing speed generated with a 3-wood enables you to exercise more control over the swing reducing the amount of sidespin.
You will likely get more distance from a straight shot with your hybrid than a slice off the driver since the slice is a major distance killer. A higher tee will allow a few sub-second extra to close the clubface which is more likely to result in straighter drives. A higher lofted drive is likely to be more forgiving and reduce the amount of slice generated off the swing. Average golfers with average swing speed are advised to use a A draw-biased driver is not a silver bullet to push your slice into oblivion.
You need an inside-out or straight swing to obtain the maximum benefit from a draw-biased driver. It will, however, help. The dreaded slice is one of the most hated shots in golf together with the other s-word shank for those who do not know.
There are many factors from the equipment that you are using to the alignment to the target and your swing mechanics. The best fix is to resolve issues with your swing mechanics and using the correct equipment. A softer flexed shaft can go a long way to producing better results. Hi, I am Matthew, a mid handicap golfer who likes to play as much as possible.
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The Driver And Irons In Relation To Slicing Irons are aimed at controlling distance and accuracy whereas drivers are aimed at getting the maximum distance possible. You are more likely to slice a driver than an iron due to the difference in length, loft, and impact trajectory between these clubs The larger clubface on the driver allows for more forgiveness but also provides a bigger surface to get impact off-center.
Why Do I Slice My Driver But Not My Irons Drivers are designed to provide maximum distance off the tee and the higher your swing speed, the farther the golf ball will travel through the air and roll out after contact with the turf.
Swinging Too Hard This encourages golfers to swing harder and faster to get extra distance and bragging rights within their circles. There could be a number of factors at play: Club Length The current maximum length of a driver shaft is 48 inches and governing bodies are considering lowering it to 46 inches to combat the excessive distances that some golfer can hit the golf ball.
Incorrect Stance The general problem with a slice is that your stance is too open. Incorrect Grip Having a weak grip makes it more difficult to close the clubface during the downswing adding side spin to the ball creating the dreaded slice.
Incorrect Driver Loft Loft helps you to get the ball into the air when you strike the ball on an upward trajectory. The higher loft is more likely to generate straighter drives or even enable you to hit a draw. Incorrect Swing An in-to-out swing is more likely to lead to a straight trajectory or even a draw. How To Correct A Driver Slice Fixing a slice requires some investigation into your swing faults but there are some basic checkpoints that you can use as a guideline to reduce or eradicate the slice from your drive.
I thought drivers where meant to be the hard clubs to hit not irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options October 26, DaSportsGuy October 26, Are you getting good contact with your irons or are you just hacking and slashing at it? October 27, I was having the same problem.
I was driving straight down the pipe, and duffing irons all over the place. I went back to fundamentals With me, it came down to setting up correctly, slowing my swing down a little, and letting the club do the work. I went from shooting high 90's to high 80's in a very short time. Also, I hit balls with my lob wedge full swing in my yard every day that I'm not playing or at the range.
Now that my irons are acting right, I'm going to practice pitching, chipping, and putting like a madman! Note: This thread is days old. Join the conversation You can post now and register later.
Finally, as golf coach Paul Wilson explains, your driver induces better hip rotation thanks to the length of the shaft and the setup.
However, irons require a vertical swing approach causing players to bring their hands through before their hips. It also leads to digging the club into the turf behind your ball or topping it. However, the root cause for most golfers stems from posture, the position of the ball in your stance, and your swing plane. Plus, the optimal ball speed and forgiveness produced by a driver make it easy to launch. Wilson explains that a driver requires a flatter swing plane that allows you to connect the ball on your upswing.
Conversely, irons need a steeper swing plane to help you strike the ball at the end of your downswing. Therefore generating optimal power. The extra length of a driver shaft allows players to position themselves in a comfortable posture that promotes optimal rotation. Contrarily, the shorter iron shafts cause players to bend over excessively. Positioning your ball forward in your stance, combined with the leverage of a longer shaft, helps you swing on a flatter plane. This increases the chance of making clean contact with the ball for a powerful launch and long drive.
Irons requirer a steeper swing plane which causes players to hit behind and in front of the ball, leading to a loss of distance. The oversized profile of a golf driver head enables it to deliver optimal MOI for increased forgiveness and explosive ball speed. The construction of a modern driver face produces accelerated ball speed across an expanded zone of the face to help you send the ball long. Modern driver manufacturers pride themselves on the reduced spin their products deliver.
That means that the ball achieves more forward momentum and reduces side spin that causes hooks and slices. Unlike your irons, many modern drivers are set up to produce varying shot shapes. For example, If you slice the ball frequently, you can position the weight of the driver to promote a draw bias. Therefore combating unwanted sidespin. As Wilson explains, players tend to hunch over the shorter the shaft of a club becomes.
While it feels natural to set up this way to get closer to the ball. Finally, check where the golf ball is in relation to your club shaft. This standard is the same for both short irons and long irons. You want the shaft slightly in front of the ball. So, you understand the ultimate goal of iron shots—to hit down on the golf ball.
You know the difference between setting up shots for long irons versus short irons. Tension limits your mobility. It makes it more difficult to stay on the proper swing plane. Worst of all, it hurts. The classic advice about how to hit irons is bad advice for all golfers, but especially for those of us who are more. With time, you lose flexibility. This means you lose mobility. The absolute last thing you need is muscle tension that interferes with your range of motion and puts you at risk for injury.
But you still hear it all the time. If a golfer regularly tops the golf ball, someone is bound to tell them to keep their head down. Even great golf instructors say this. When you keep your head down, you create tension through your shoulders. It becomes very difficult to get the rotation you need in your golf swing. Remember: swinging a golf club is an athletic movement. You need to be loose and mobile.
I like to use the LiveView camera to help my students see how keeping their head down looks in their golf swing. The replay feature is great for this. Sure enough, when these golfers watch themselves, they see how rigid and stiff their swing is. As you take your golf setup, allow your head to float up a bit instead of tucking your chin close to your chest.
Stay relaxed in the neck and shoulders. As you swing away from the ball, allow your head to slide away from the target.
This accommodates for better rotation, better speed, and a better shot. In short, lift your chin and let your head move from side to side. And when it comes to your lead arm specifically, that tension is not only going to create pain. Trust me: a rigid lead arm is not a good setup. Just let that lead arm relax. Take a second right now to let your arms fall to your sides naturally.
You feel that slight bend? I learned a great drill for this from fellow golf coach Mike Bender. He emphasizes arm speed a lot in his instruction, and he taught me this simple trick for helping students generate more power with their arms. All you have to do is take your iron set up and hit the ball using arms only.
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